Highlights of 2014

This is the last post of 2014, or the first of 2015? In either case, these are my fourteen highlights of 2014, in quasi-chronological order; you may relate to some of them.

1. Was it this or last year? I'm still humming Frozen's songs. What a marvelous soundtrack! For 2015 I want to keep watching animated films. Here we go, Big Hero 6!

2. Once some friends came to visit, I finally realised how beautiful, rich, and cultural the Toon is. For 2015 I want to visit many more sites around the city.

3. I got my last degree and the ceremony was great. Unfortunately, I don't have many pictures of it... For 2015 I want to get certified on something interesting and... well, I'm not too bothered with the lack of pictures.

4. I went to my Gran's birthday, where I confirmed my Mum's recovery; not to mention that I saw my siblings together after a couple of years. For 2015 I want for all of us to keep healthy and see each other at least once.

5. I had my first (and only) proper job interview and it was by Skype. It wasn't great but it was a highlight because of the whole experience. For 2015 I want some of them (not necessarily using Skype) and a permanent job.

6. I went to a place in the middle of nowhere and had to go through a bit of forest. The fauna were sensational: birds and mammals, what else can you ask for? For 2015 I want to see, walk, and be more adventurous.

7. I bought a new computer. Yes, that's a highlight of my year because it's a real step up from my previous one and because I certainly enjoy it. For 2015 I want to get another useful gadget Ü .

8. I went to Germany to meet the newborns of a cousin and a friend, respectively. For 2015 I want to visit more friends and family, and share a bit of what they are currently living, of what makes them who they are.

9. The Settlers of Catan was a revelation. I've now played it in three different versions and can't see the fun ending soon. For 2015 I want to invite friends over to share my joy.

10. I read another John Rebus's novel and, after a comment from an acquaintance, I decided to read them all in order. I'm in number 3. For 2015 I want to keep reading them.

11. I wanted to watch To Kill a Mockingbird and ended up reading the novel. Probably my new favourite. For 2015 I want to find a film, a song, a poem, a painting... something that makes me laugh and think long and hard.

12. I've been visiting churches around town and I found a real gem in Elswick: St Michael's. For 2015 I want to visit all the catholic churches in the city proper, and one or two of other denominations.

13. I just got my fiftieth follower on Twitter. It's nice to know that somebody out there might read your words. For 2015 I want to write more, say, get to a thousand tweets?

14. It's been a few years in which the sky, when I walk, takes much of my attention. Here, there, and everywhere, it's the perfect example of beauty, and the beginning of dreams. For 2015 I want to keep breathing and seeing.

There were other highs, and certainly some lows, but here is to the opportunity of living and loving. Cheers!